12 Impact Overview Strategic Alliances Impact by Pillar
Media outreach and digital channels
Oportunidades Program
Helping Those Who Help
TuChance Kodigo
Gloria Kriete NAVES Hospital
Playrooms with Funipri
Gloria Kriete Foundation Team
Closing Remarks
Character Building Program with FORJA
Integral Rural Health Program with Agape
Learning Together Program with Agape
Talitha Kumi with ONUVA
Doña Gloria
instilled the love for others in her children. In her memory, they founded FGK as a way to honor her and carry on her legacy. The vision of promoting a spirit of service and solidarity among Salvadorans was born through her.
The Gloria Kriete Foundation
Established in December 2004 at the initiative of Doña Gloria’s seven children, is a non-profit organization created primarily to honor Doña Gloria’s memory and to pass on to new generations the altruistic spirit with which she lived.
For 20 years, the Gloria Kriete Foundation has impacted more than 3.3 million Salvadorans in areas such as health, education, employability, community development, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and the environment.
At the Foundation, we believe that all human beings deserve the tools to strive for equal opportunities and thus transform their living conditions and those of their communities.
Mission
To be a sustainable family foundation across generations, dreaming of and working towards building a more supportive society, committed to the holistic development of those in need.
Vision
To be a reference Foundation that promotes the spirit of service and solidarity, leading by example, developing its own projects and supporting organizations committed to the well-being and advancement of Salvadoran families.
Purpose
We believe that all human beings deserve the tools to strive for equal opportunities and thereby change their living conditions and those of their communities.
VALUES THAT HELP US TRANSFORM STORIES
GRATITUDE
The year 2025 reaffirmed the value of a social vision built with perseverance, strategic partnerships, and a shared purpose. Over these 21 years, we have consolidated a strong network of support and collaboration that allows us to generate real opportunities and sustainable solutions to strengthen the development of our country.
Throughout these two decades, thanks to the commitment of companies, organizations, and institutions that share our mission, we have channeled $75.5 million through social initiatives that support education, healthcare, access to water, food security, and community development, positively impacting 3.3 million people across the country.
As I have said on several occasions, “when those who are on the ground transforming lives are supported, the impact multiplies; and collective solidarity can change entire realities.” This conviction has guided every step of our work and reminds us that to help is a verb best expressed in the present by identifying needs and acting with commitment and consistency.
Our approach has focused on strengthening capacities, promoting social innovation, and consolidating sustainable impact models, always alongside communities and partners who put their hearts into every action. Education, in particular, has been a pillar for transformation: we firmly believe that investing in knowledge is investing in the future of our country.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to every company, organization, and individuals who have trusted in our work and joined our efforts to multiply social impact. Their solidarity and commitment to the common good are living examples of how working together can transform lives.
We look ahead with confidence and determination, aware that the path we have built together will continue to be the key to expanding opportunities, transforming realities, and making El Salvador a more just, inclusive, and supportive country.
Roberto Kriete President of the Board of Directors
Gloria Kriete Foundation
Current social challenges require strategic leadership, a long-term vision, and the ability to adapt. From the Board of Directors, we support a management approach focused on strengthening intervention models that generate sustainable and measurable impact.
Throughout this time, we consolidated an approach that prioritizes strategic clarity, efficiency in the use of resources, and continuous improvement, understanding that social innovation is more effective when it translates into clear and scalable solutions.
The work carried out during 2025, reflected in this Annual Report, shows the results and alignment toward a shared vision of development. Communities are the protagonists of their own progress, and our role is to support these processes with rigor and institutional commitment.
As we look at the achievements of our Foundation over these 21 years, we confirm that solidarity with purpose transforms realities, and we reaffirm our commitment to responsible management focused on creating sustainable social value for El Salvador.
Fernando Kriete
Vice President of the Board of Directors
Gloria Kriete Foundation
During 2025, Gloria Kriete Foundation continued advancing with a clear and strategic vision, aimed at generating sustainable and transformative impact. Our work focused on strengthening capacities, building strategic partnerships, and consolidating intervention models with verifiable results that contribute to the comprehensive development of the communities we serve.
Our permanent programs maintained their focus on developing human talent, strengthening institutions, and connecting education, employability, and social development, reaching thousands of people through social investment, technical support, and access to concrete opportunities that change lives.
Across all areas, the Foundation continued to support training initiatives, strengthen social organizations, and capacity building in strategic sectors, reaffirming its commitment to comprehensive, sustainable, and long-term solutions, aligned with our vision of contributing to the progress of the country.
None of this would be possible without the team that drives this work, nor without the organizations and partners who trust and walk alongside us. With strategic vision, institutional discipline, and an approach centered on people.
May this report bring together not only data and milestones, but also the spirit of service, collaboration, and forward-looking visiion that drives us to continue contributing to the human and social development of El Salvador.
Juana Jule Executive Director Gloria Kriete Foundation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Roberto Kriete Ávila
Vice President
Fernando Kriete Sol
Treasurer
Ricardo Kriete Ávila
Directors
Florence Kriete Ávila
Angelita Kriete Ávila
Lilian Kriete Ávila
Cristina Kriete Ávila
Eduardo Kriete Ávila
Executive Director
Juana Jule
Since 2004...
3.3 MILLION SALVADORAN IMPACTED
75.5 MILLION DOLLARS INVESTED
SOCIAL IMPACT AREAS
• Education
• Technology
• Innovation
• Culture
• Entrepreneurship
• Health
• Community Development
• Workforce Training
• Environment
Strategic Alliances
The Gloria Kriete Foundation believes that by joining forces, more ambitious goals can be achieved, benefiting a greater number of people and generating meaningful impact on the lives of families and communities. For this reason, strategic partnerships are established with various organizations, both national and international, from different sectors, creating an extensive network of collaboration to achieve common goals.
Below are the most outstanding strategic alliances during 2025:
2025 Impact by Management Pillar Education
8,450
Direct Beneficiaries
1,347 1,147
416
1,053
486
1,530
155
92
26,118
Trained Individuals
13,246
12,625
557
Colaboration
62,904
Direct
Beneficiaries
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13,718
People
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1,580
People
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS)
47,606 People
3,850
4,413 2,365 2,350
9,026 7,827
29,831
70,332
Media Outreach and Digital Channels
The Gloria Kriete Foundation in El Salvador fulfills its mission thanks to the commitment of its Board of Directors, internal staff, and the leaders of its projects and programs. This work is effectively communicated through various digital channels and media outlets, supported by the collaboration of strategic partners who highlight the positive impact of this joint effort in El Salvador.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The Gloria Kriete Foundation recognizes the fundamental importance of expanding its presence on today’s leading digital platforms. This commitment is reflected in the increased visibility of the brand in these spaces, building a strong and continuously growing digital community that allows the Foundation to reach both, current and potential, beneficiaries and partners.
/FundacionKriete
78,858
followers
598,909 average monthly reach
/Fgk_sv
10,567
followers
228,703 average monthly reach
/Fundación
Gloria Kriete
14,152
followers
4,780 average monthly reach
/Fgk_sv
7,186
followers
149,711 average monthly reach
/Fundación
Gloria Kriete
followers
1,801 98,809 average monthly reach
Managed Programs
Twenty-one years ago, the Gloria Kriete Foundation was established with the vision of supporting existing social initiatives through programs designed to collaborate with other institutions. It has established strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations to continuously finance projects. Currently, FGK operates three permanent programs and supports six ongoing initiatives implemented in collaboration with other organizations.
Since its inception in 2007, the Oportunidades Program has had the mission of empowering underprivileged Salvadoran youth by providing them with the tools they need to improve their lives and their communities. Its goal is to bridge the educational gap by shaping well-rounded citizens who are prepared to face challenges. The program’s methodology combines technical knowledge with soft skills, offering an innovative curriculum that adapts to current technological needs. Currently, it is the only program that provides complementary academic excellence, advanced comprehensive training, and access to employment opportunities, guiding young people with the support of professionals.
2025 Achievements
PHASE 1
COMPLIMENTARY EDUCATION
Each youth receives two to three years of vocational technical knowledge and values that prepare them for university, combining knowledge in English, programming, values, vocational orientation, citizenship education, and employment training.
PHASE 2
HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND COACHING
Bachelor’s and associate degree scholarships are awarded and each youth is accompanied by qualified coaches to ensure successful academic performance.
755
WORKFORCE TRAINING AND LABOR INTERMEDIATION
A certification for employability is provided with a curriculum adapted to current market demands, preparing each youth with soft and technical skills, supporting them until they secure their first job.
628
Students benefited Active Scholarships Workeys Program graduates
247
Grade
8.7 80%
Average of those placed report being happy in their jobs
2,385 1,171 4,918
Salvadoran youth impacted
Scholarships awarded 5-8 years
Full-time
2
Job placements a
4 Saturday Modality Training Centers
SANTA ANA Y SAN SALVADOR Training Centers
SANTA ANA SAN SALVADOR
SONSONATE SAN MIGUEL
Total program duration
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ACTIV ITIES
Oportunidades Program Kickoffs the 2025 Selection Process Learn more
The Oportunidades Program opened its 2025 call for applications for students with academic excellence. It offers complementary training, university scholarships, and support for entering the workforce.
2025 Intercenter Gathering: We Are Family
The Oportunidades Program celebrated the Intercenter Gathering, bringing together 565 young participants to strengthen unity, teamwork, and the Program’s values.
Learn more
Oportunidades Students participate in third edition of the FGK and PBS Mentorship Program Learn more
In its third edition, the program led by Gloria Kriete Foundation and PBS supported 44 youth as they prepare to land their first job.
FGK Celebrates the University Graduation of 80 Oportunidades Program Scholars
The Gloria Kriete Foundation celebrated the graduation of 80 young scholars from the Oportunidades Program, who receive comprehensive training, scholarships, and career guidance.
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Welcome Breakfast: Class 2025
The Oportunidades Program welcomed the Class of 2025, a group of young students beginning their university journey with scholarships and academic and professional guidance, as part of a network that supports their development and future.
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2025 Regional Achievements Fair: Voices of Change
The Oportunidades Program held the “Voices of Change 2025” Achievements Fair, where 200 young participants showcased their projects and skills that impact their communities, demonstrating their leadership, learning, and readiness for the future.
Learn more
TESTIMO NIALS
Angela Flamenco
Class of 2025
San Salvador Full-Time
Angela grew up facing many limitations in an environment where everyone looked out for themselves. At a young age, she learned to fight for her goals and seek opportunities despite the difficulties. Because her parents needed to work, they were often unable to be present, and Angela understood that the effort her parents made deserved a reward. Over the years, Angela was recognized with academic merits, and although her parents were not always able to be present when she received them, they consistently supported her. Angela applied to the Oportunidades Program without any guidance. Today, she is a person with qualities such as leadership and initiative. The Oportunidades Program provided her with the tools she needed to succeed, which led her to earn a scholarship for her higher education at Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA), where she is studying an Associate’s Degree in Digital Marketing. This achievement is the result of her effort, the friends she made in the Program, and the support of her parents.
Andrea Juárez
Class of 2023
San Salvador Full-Time
When Andrea started Phase 2 of the program, she felt anxiety and uncertainty about the results. However, from the very beginning she had real support: her coach and the rest of the Oportunidades Program team were present in every strategic decision. She never walked alone; she was always heard. At the end, Andrea obtained a scholarship to study a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications at Escuela de Comunicación Mónica Herrera. Entering university placed her in an environment that naturally becomes more individual and solitary. However, in her case, the Higher Education and Professional Support phase has played a key role. Her coach has become a pillar in her academic, personal, and professional development. She’s been accompanied through every course, every decision, and every step. Currently, Andrea is in her sophomore year, and for her, this support has been essential in order to keep moving forward.
Robert Reyes
Class of 2015
San Miguel Saturday Modality
For Robert, the Oportunidades Program represented a turning point that shaped the course of his life. Thanks to the university scholarship and the comprehensive training he received, he was able to develop skills, discipline, and a strong sense of commitment to his future and his community. Robert pursued his studies at Universidad Gerardo Barrios, where he strengthened his academic and professional preparation as a Civil Engineer.
Today, Robert lives by one of the core values instilled in him by the program: giving back to society what it has given him. He currently serves as Head of the Municipal Works Unit in the Municipality of La Unión Norte, where he works to advance projects that contribute to community development and the well-being of the population.
The Program was not only an opportunity, but the starting point of a path defined by growth, service, and commitment to society.
The Helping Those Who Help Program of the Gloria Kriete Foundation stands out as one of the most influential social initiatives in El Salvador. Through its approach, it seeks to generate a collective impact for social development by engaging key sectors in addressing a wide range of challenges, from education and health to access to drinking water, food security, infrastructure, and environmental protection. This initiative directs its funds toward three strategic areas: NGOs, Social Entrepreneurship, and Community Development. In addition, the program has implemented a training component that includes community projects and social entrepreneurship initiatives. This training component aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem by facilitating the growth of social business models and to develop community leaders by enhancing their skills in managing social projects.
281
392
Projects Executed
2.7M
$9.4M Supported Organizations
People benefitted by the program Investment in projects
Business Incubator
The FGK Incubator supports entrepreneurs with projects that generate economic, social, and environmental impact through comprehensive training and strategic support. Its objective is to strengthen key competencies and promote sustainable business growth. It focuses on the triple bottom line, promoting businesses that are profitable, responsible, and generate a positive impact.
In 2025, the incubator combined practical and strategic approaches to validate projects with workshops and mentorship for entrepreneurs. The methodology was hybrid, 50% virtual training and 50% in-person (INNBOX). A total of 35 entrepreneurs participated, 16 women and 19 men.
19 men social impact entrepreneurs graduated from the process
16 women
Community Empowerment and Leadership Workshops for Community-led organizations and non-profits
Their aim is to strengthen the skills of key community members and organizations nationwide by providing them with tools to prepare proposals and manage projects effectively. During the workshops, participants improve their decision-making skills, promoting a positive and sustainable impact in their communities through the implementation of their projects.
Every workshop has a methodology, learning process and differentiated curriculum, adapted to the profile and specific needs of community organizations and NGOs.
82
people participated in the community workshops for project development
37 women
45 men
23
people participated in the project development workshops for NGOs
18 women
5 men
Granting of funds 2025
$750,700 TOTAL OF $700,700 27 PROJECTS received funding in 2025. $50,000 FGK contribution funds by partners
The projects will be implemented nationwide during 2026 +30,000
SALVADORANS WILL BENEFIT
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN 2025
The projects implemented during 2025 correspond to initiatives that were selected and awarded funding in the 2024 grant call of the Helping Those Who Help program. These projects, led by organizations, communities, and entrepreneurs, went through different evaluation and selection processes before receiving funding and are aimed at generating a positive impact in El Salvador.
NGO Category
Social Entrepreneurship Category
Community Development Category
Projects Implemented in 2025 NGO Category
Projects that received funding in the 2024 grant call in the NGO category and whose implementation and activity execution took place during 2025.
ASOCIACIÓN CINDE PARA EL DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y PROMOCIÓN HUMANA
First Place
Winner of $100,000
Project: Women Building Alternatives
Number of beneficiaries: 750 people
Area of impact: Economy
Departament: San Salvador
CONTEXTOS, NFP
Second Place Winner of $75,000
Project: Recharging Stories, Strengthening Voices
Number of beneficiaries: 30,075 people
Area of impact: Education Departament: National level
ASOC. TELETÓN PRO-REHABILITACIÓN
Third Place Winner of $50,000
Project: Strengthening the physical medicine team
Number of beneficiaries: 9,140 people
Area of impact: Health
Departament: National level
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN 2025
ASOC. PATRONATO PARA EL DES. DE LAS COM. DE MORAZÁN Y SAN MIGUEL (PADECOMSM)
Winner of $25,000
Modernizing family backyard production
Number of beneficiaries: 164 people
Area of impact: Food security
Departament: National level
PERKIN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
FOUNDATION INC.
Winner of $100,000
Project: Creation and implementation of the “Inclusive Agroecological School”
Number of beneficiaries: 2,450 people
Area of impact: Education Departament: Morazán
ASOCIACIÓN PROGRAMA VELASCO
Winner of $75,000
Project: Women’s Empowerment Project
Number of beneficiaries: 331 people
Area of impact: Economy
Departament: National level
Funds awarded by:
ASOCIACIÓN PARA LA PROMOCIÓN HUMANA, APROHU
Winner of $25,000
Project: Transforming Destinies: comprehensive training project for girls in situations of vulnerability
Number of beneficiaries: 621 people
Area of impact: Education
Departament: La Libertad Funds awarded by:
ASOCIACIÓN BUENOS VECINOS DE EL SALVADOR. GOOD NEIGHBORS
Winner of $50,000
Project: Nutrition and Sustainability in La Danta
Number of beneficiaries: 975 people
Area of impact: Food security
Departament: National level
Funds awarded by:
ASOCIACIÓN LOS FUNDADORES
Winner of in-kind support
Project: Happy Little Eyes
Number of beneficiaries: 164 people
Area of impact: Visual health
Departament: National level
Funds awarded by: Awarded Design and Communication Advisory services by Escuela Mónica Herrera
Projects Implemented in 2025
Social Entrepeneurship
Category
Projects that received funding in the 2024 grant call in the Social Entrepreneurship category and whose implementation and activities took place during 2025.
SMARTBILL
First Place
Winner of $30,000 and in-kind support of mentorship sessions using the Lean Startup methodology by INNBOX
Impact: Redefines how small businesses formalize and comply with their fiscal obligations.
TESLA
Second Place
Winner of $20,000
Impact: Brings electricity to excluded rural communities in El Salvador. Through clean technologies, affordable solutions, and local technical training, it improves the quality of life of families in remote areas.
MASVERDE
Third Place
Winner of $10,000
Impact: A digital platform that connects plant lovers, nurseries, and botanical ventures in El Salvador, promoting a sustainable lifestyle and responsible trade.
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN 2025 SOCIAL ENTREPENEURSHIP CATEGORY
GRUPO INFINITO
Audience Favorite Winner of $5,000
Impact: Drives business registration, access to banking, and digitization of micro and small businesses in El Salvador through a one-stop window platform.
LABORATORIO INCLUSIVO DE CAFÉ ESPRESSIVA
“Star Investor” Roberto Kriete Winner of $5,000 and in-kind support of Management Skills certifications by ADEN
Impact: Works with Salvadoran small producers to transform the coffee industry into a more just, inclusive, and sustainable model.
VILLA MARÍA
“Star Investor” Roberto Kriete Winner of $5,000
Impact: Offers comprehensive and dignified care to elders in El Salvador, promoting aging lived with respect, care, and quality.
ESCARABAZUL
In-kind Support: Comprehensive marketing advisory services by FGK and Technology service consulting by APPLAUDO
Impact: An example in creating unique and cutting-edge handicraft pieces, preserving the ancestral identity of artisan communities and revaluing their textiles.
HOSTAL Y VOLUNTARIADO “TORTUGA MOCHILERA”
In-kind Support: Comprehensive marketing advisory services by FGK and mentorship sessions using the Lean Startup methodology by INNBOX
Impact: Seeks to protect sea turtles on the beaches of San Diego and El Amatal. Through volunteers and collaboration with more than 300 local egg collectors and local business owners, it creates protection areas for turtles and mangroves.
Projects Implemented in 2025
Community Development Category
Projects that received funding in the 2024 grant call in the Community Development category and whose implementation and activities took place during 2025.
ASOCIACIÓN COMUNAL EL ZONTE, LA LIBERTAD
Winner of $15,000
Project: Water Hope
Number of beneficiaries: 200 people
Area of Impact: Infrastructure
Departament: La Libertad
ASOCIACIÓN COMUNAL DE AGUA Y SANEAMIENTO MONSEÑOR ÓSCAR ARNULFO ROMERO, SUCHITOTO.
Winner of $15,000
Project: Conecting life for life
Number of beneficiaries: 2,898 people
Area of Impact: Infrastructure
Departament: Cuscatlán
ASOCIACIÓN DE AGUA POTABLE AGUA ZARCA, OSICALA, MORAZÁN.
Winner of $15,000
Project: Return clean water, just as it came to you
Number of beneficiaries: 61 families
Area of Impact: Infrastructure Departament: Morazán
Funds awarded by:
$7,000
$8,000
ADESCO CANTÓN TIZATÍO, SAN ALEJO, LA UNIÓN
Winner of $26,000
Project: Construction of two-level classroom in Caserío El Retumbo School
Number of beneficiaries: 121 children
Area of Impact: Infrastructure
Departament: La Unión
Funds awarded by:
$15,000
$11,000
ADESCO CASERÍO EL CENTRO, SAN ISIDRO, CABAÑAS.
Winner of $15,000
Project: Eco-latrines for sanitation
Number of beneficiaries: 150 children
Area of Impact: Infrastructure Departament: Cabañas
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN 2025
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO CANTÓN PAJALES, SANTA TECLA, LA LIBERTAD.
Winner of $15,000
Project: If there is a latrine, there is higiene!
Number of beneficiaries: 112 people
Area of Impact: Infrastructure Departament: La Libertad
ADESCO LAJITAS, POLORÓS, LA UNIÓN.
Winner of $9,000
Project: Stone paving and grouting in Cantón Lajitas
Area of Impact: Infrastructure Departament: La Unión
ADESCO LOS MENDOZA, JOCORO, MORAZÁN.
Winner of $15,000
Project: Eco-latrines at Caserío Los Mendoza
Number of beneficiaries: 21 families
Area of Impact: Infrastructure Departament: Morazán
ADESCO EL ESFUERZO, CHALCHUAPA, SANTA ANA.
Winner of $15,000
Project: Construction of bridges over the Pampe river
Area of Impact: Infrastructure
Departament: Santa Ana
ADESCO NUEVO AMANECER, CHILANGA, MORAZÁN.
Winner of $12,400
Project: A vault for safe passage
Number of beneficiaries: 397 inhabitants
Area of Impact: Infrastructure Departament: Morazán
ADESCO SAN FRANCISCO ECHEVERRÍA, TEJUTEPEQUE, CABAÑAS.
Winner of $10,000
Project: Construction of a potable water distribution network
Number of beneficiaries: 12 families
Area of Impact: Infrastructure Departament: Cabañas
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN 2025
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY
ADESCO CASERÍO VALLE NUEVO, TEJUTLA, CHALATENANGO.
Winner of $6,800
Project: Health close to your family
Area of impact: Infrastructure
Departament: Chalatenango
CDE DEL CENTRO ESCOLAR CANTÓN GUADALUPE, BOLÍVAR, LA UNIÓN.
Winner of $14,300
Project: Building dreams through the promotion of good hygiene and security
Number of beneficiaries: 310 people
Area of impact: Infrastructure
Departament: La Unión
CDE DEL COMPLEJO EDUCATIVO “FLORINDA DE JUÁREZ ALEMÁN”, JOCOAITIQUE, MORAZÁN
Winner of $14,500
Project: Clean school, Happy school
Number of beneficiaries: 1,595 people
Area of impact: Infrastructure
Departament: Morazán
CDE DEL COMPLEJO EDUCATIVO “MARCELINO GARCÍA FLAMENCO”, TOROLA, MORAZÁN.
Winner of $11,000
Project: Internal renovation of sanitary facilities
Number of beneficiaries: 350 students
Area of impact: Infrastructure Departament: Morazán
ADESCO “PAZ Y DESARROLLO”, TOROLA, MORAZÁN.
Winner of $15,000
Project: Safe Access
Number of beneficiaries: 210 people
Area of impact: Infrastructure Departament: Morazán
ADESCO CASERÍO MILINGO, SAN IGNACIO, CHALATENANGO.
Winner of $5,200
Project: Construction of water tank and sanitation system
Number of beneficiaries: 69 people
Area of impact: Infrastructure Departament: Chalatenango
GRANTING OF FUNDS 2025
NGO Category
As part of the processes included in the call for applications in the NGO category, there is a stage for the granting of funds to the selected projects, which have previously gone through different filters and evaluation criteria in order to qualify for financing.
For 2025, and within the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Gloria Kriete Foundation, a change was implemented in the methodology for distributing funds, reorganizing the allocation process through specific categories. This new structure made it possible to complete the distribution of benefitted projects according to prioritized areas of impact.
The categories established were the following:
- 20 Years
- Water and Sanitation
- Health
- Food Security, Health, and Environment
- Economic Development
- Education
- Infrastructure
GRANTING OF FUNDS 20 YEARS CATEGORY
To celebrate the 20 years of Gloria Kriete Foundation, the Helping Those Who Help program established the special “20 years” category. This category aimed to recognize and strengthen the work of organizations that, throughout the program’s trajectory since its creation in 2006, had already been beneficiaries of financing.
Through this initiative, funds were granted to projects driven by these organizations, highlighting their sustained commitment to social development and the positive impact in their communities. In this way, the 20 Years category sought not only to commemorate the history of the program, but also to continue supporting initiatives that have demonstrated results and significant contributions in different areas of social impact.
GRANTING OF FUNDS 20 YEARS CATEGORY
PERKIN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
FOUNDATION
Project: Creating Sustainable Development
$100,000 GRANTED BY:
Technical strengthening through the Inclusive Agroecological School
GRANTING OF FUNDS 20 YEARS CATEGORY
Project: Well-being and future
Support for women and youth from vulnerable communities in La Paz
$25,000 GRANTED BY:
GRANTING OF FUNDS 20 YEARS CATEGORY
$25,000 GRANTED BY: Comprehensive training project for young women in at-risk situations. APROHU Project: Transforming futures
$100,000
Communities united by water and sanitation: Program to strengthen youth leadership in rural communities of Santa Ana through training and participatory construction of ecotechnologies for sustainable water management and environmental sanitation.
GRANTING OF FUNDS HEALTH CATEGORY
FUNDACIÓN MISIÓN MEDICA EL SALVADOR
Equipping the future: Accessible health for more people
$75,000
GRANTING OF FUNDS
FOOD SECURITY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT CATEGORY
ALDEAS INFANTILES SOS
Project: Growing Together
$50,000
Project that promotes sustainability and nutrition through an agroecological greenhouse and a sensory garden in the Las Margaritas community.
GRANTING OF
ASOCIACIÓN MOJE
Project: One product, my future
$50,000
Strengthens the rural economy in Cabañas and southern Cuscatlán through the design, innovation, and commercialization of identity-based products made by young women, enhancing their connectivity and access to high-value markets.
GRANTING OF FUNDS EDUCATION CATEGORY
VISIÓN MUNDIAL EL SALVADOR Project: Seeds for Education
$50,000
Improvement of learning in arithmetic and literacy for boys and girls through community clubs guided by volunteer mentors.
GRANTING OF FUNDS INFRASTRUCTURE CATEGORY
$40,000
Roofing the Basketball Court at Nuestra Señora de Lourdes School
Proyecto de construcción que mejorará las condiciones y el aprovechamiento del espacio en beneficio de la comunidad educativa y sus familias.
GRANTING OF FUNDS 2025 Social Entrepeneurship Category
This category seeks to support entrepreneurs who generate a triple line of impact: social, economic, and environmental. The participating projects go through different filters and evaluation processes; later, during the granting of funds event, they present a pitch to an evaluation panel, which assesses all presentation and selects the projects that will receive funding.
NAVE CINE METRO
Cultural platform that develops talent, activates exhibition spaces, and connects creators with networks and markets. It addresses the low professionalization of the audiovisual sector by offering workshops, mentoring, and display cases. It boosts creative employability, circulation of works, and the building of a local film community.
$30,000 FIRST PLACE
ITERO
SECOND PLACE
A specialized team that diagnoses gaps, designs roadmaps, and executes innovation pilots. It supports SMEs in processes, team culture, and business models, with clear metrics and change management. It reduces experimentation risk and accelerates results with proven methodologies and executive follow-up.
$20,000
PRISMATTICA
THIRD PLACE
Open educational platform with short courses aimed at generating income and real projects. It connects mentors and communities, prioritizes practical skills and measurement of results. It facilitates learning paths, portfolios, and opportunities to start a business or gain employment.
$10,000
Platform that connects small producers with consumers and companies, optimizing logistics and fair prices. It reduces intermediaries, waste, and delivery times. It manages orders, routing, and payments; it improves traceability and liquidity for producers, expanding access to high-quality fresh food.
$10,000
STAR INVESTOR FUND - ROBERTO KRIETE
HECHO A MANO
Initiative that brings together artisan workshops, contemporary design, and sales channels. It improves income, rescues techniques, and ensures fair payment. It standardizes product quality and storytelling, opening markets for utilitarian and decorative pieces with identity and social traceability.
$5,000
CAPROS
Program that connects cacao producers, processes, and buyers with quality and traceability standards. It strengthens organization, adds value, and opens markets, increasing income and rural employment. It incorporates climate-smart practices and commercial alliances to scale sustainability.
$5,000
KUSKA KIDS
Educational platform that strengthens reading, logical thinking, and socio-emotional skills through stories, games, and personalized activities. It involves family and school, promotes study habits and progress tracking, improving academic performance and children’s motivation.
$5,000
GRANTING OF FUNDS 2025 Community Development Category
As part of the processes included in the call for proposals in the Community Development category, there is a stage for the delivery of funds to the selected projects, which have previously gone through different filters and evaluation criteria in order to qualify for financing. This category aims to promote initiatives that generate impact in the different departments of the country, strengthening the development and well-being of the communities benefitted.
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL “ADESCOVEN”
Project: BUILDING THE FOOTPRINT OF TOMORROW
Construction of a community house in the Canton Palacios, Caserío Los Ventura, which will directly benefit 356 people. This space will be used for the implementation of educational, recreational, and social programs for children and families in the community, and will also function as a shelter in emergencies and as a center for community strengthening.
$15,000
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL CORTEZ
Project: WORKING TOGETHER TO TRANSFORM MY COMMUNITY EL CORTÉZ
Construction of dry cobblestone paving on critical sections of the canton El Cortez, where local roads are highly deteriorated and there are areas at risk of landslides that worsen during the rainy season, affecting mobility and endangering families in vulnerable situations. The project will improve passability, facilitate natural drainage, and reduce soil erosion, offering a sustainable, low-maintenance solution for the rural environment. It also includes building a retaining wall in a geological risk area. This intervention will improve road safety, reduce risks, and contribute to the community’s well-being.
$15,000
ASOCIACION DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL GUALLINAC
Project: CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE WORKS IN CASERÍO GUALLINAC
Construction of drainage works and cobblestone paving in the community to improve passability during the rainy season, when water and mud accumulation hinders pedestrian and vehicle passage. The project includes excavation and grading of ground levels. This intervention will ensure safe access, improve mobility, and contribute to the community’s quality of life.
$15,000
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL CASERÍO EL PARAÍSO BARRIO EL CALVARIO
Project: REPAIR OF EL PARAÍSO ROAD
Construction of an access road that is currently in very poor condition, making it difficult for children, older adults, and people with disabilities to move and causing flooding in nearby homes due to poorly designed gutters. Through the ADESCO, the community is managing the comprehensive repair of the road with durable materials and technical assistance, benefiting all inhabitants, preventing accidents, and strengthening community development.
$15,000
ASOCIACIÓN
COOPERATIVA DE PRODUCCIÓN AGROPECUARIA “LA LIMA” DE R.L
Project: CAMPANERO: SPRING AND SOURCE OF LIFE
Improvement of water-supply infrastructure in the community of Campanero, where 68 families depend on a spring that feeds wash basins, laundry areas, and a communal tank in poor condition, making access difficult, especially for women who must walk long distances. The project includes repairing the existing basins, laundry areas, and tank, which will improve the quality of life for all families.
$15,000
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL BARRIO LA CRUZ JURISD. CONCHAGUA
Project: CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE IN MAIN ROAD SECTION, LOS MADRID SECTOR
Construction of a section of road with hydraulic concrete in the sector Los Madrid, La Cruz neighborhood, district of Conchagua, where the main road is in poor condition, hindering transit and affecting residents’ quality of life. The project will improve road infrastructure, guarantee safe vehicle and pedestrian access, reduce dust, and prevent deterioration during the rainy season. This intervention will strengthen urban development and benefit all families in the sector.
$15,000
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL DEL CANTÓN AZACUALPA
Project: IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD IN CASERÍOS LINDEROS AND MIRANDA: ROAD TO HOPE
Improvement of six sections of the rural road that connects the Caseríos Linderos and Miranda, through leveling the terrain, building drainage ditches, applying a cement layer, and installing a basic stormwatercontrol system. With community participation and technical guidance, the intervention will benefit approximately 866 people, facilitating mobility, safe access to essential services such as health, education, and transportation, preventing accidents, and strengthening connectivity with the district.
$15,000
ADESCO CASERÍO LOS ORELLANA Y LOS ROSA DEL CANTÓN JOYA DEL MATAZANO
Project: RISK-FREE ROAD IN THE COMMUNITIES LOS ORELLANA, LOS ROSA AND LOS HERNÁNDEZ
Construction of two stone masonry retaining walls in the most vulnerable sections of the main road that connects the communities of Los Orellana, Los Rosa, and Los Hernández, in order to prevent erosion and landslides caused by rains. This work will improve safety and road access, directly benefiting 433 inhabitants who use this route for school transportation, patient transfers, agricultural commercialization, and access to basic services. It will also help keep road infrastructure in good condition for neighboring communities that travel through the area.
$15,000
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL DEL CASERÍO EL MAGUEY
Project: IMPROVING COMMUNITY SANITATION
Construction of composting latrines to solve sanitation problems with adequate structures for the disposal of excreta, following the technical standards of the Ministry of Health, using resistant materials and a double-chamber design. Led by the ADESCO, this initiative will improve public health, protect the environment, and ensure safe, dignified sanitary access for the beneficiary families.
$13,400
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL NUEVOS HORIZONTES
Project: CONSTRUCTION OF ECOLOGICAL SOAK PITS IN CANTÓN EL ALMENDRO
Construction of 23 ecological soak pits for proper management of wastewater, with brick wells, concrete lining, and select fill material for efficient filtration, each with a grease trap to improve treatment. The initiative will directly benefit 23 families, approximately 161 people, promoting an environmentally friendly system, reducing the proliferation of mosquitoes that transmit dengue, and protecting underground rivers.
$10,800
ASOCIACIÓN DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL «HÉROES EN LA FE» CASERÍO EL TABLÓN
Project: RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PERIMETER FENCE AT THE SCHOOL IN CASERÍO EL TABLÓN
Construction of a secure perimeter fence to protect the facilities of the school in Caserío El Tablón, district of El Rosario, where the existing fence has reached the end of its useful life, allowing the entry of outsiders and animals, which puts students and teaching staff at risk. This intervention will guarantee a safe and protected environment for the entire educational community.
$6,500
TESTIMO NIALS
Moisés de Jesús
González
ADESCO Los Pajales
For Moisés, the project “If there is a latrine, there is hygiene” represents real change for his community. Through ADESCO Los Pajales, 24 families have taken an important step toward access to basic sanitation services through the construction of ecological latrines. This initiative directly benefits 112 people and seeks to improve health and hygiene conditions, promoting dignified sanitary spaces for families in the community.
Inés Vallet
NAVE CINE METRO
2025 Grant Recipient
Social Entrepreneurship Category
For Inés Vallet from Nave Cine Metro, receiving funding from the 2025 Social Entrepreneurship category was a significant boost. This investment will allow them to improve their facilities and equipment, continue training audiovisual talent, and create more spaces where works can be showcased, generating more cultural opportunities for the local community.
The Gloria Kriete Foundation committed to using technology to reduce social gaps, collaborating with leading international partners and establishing itself as a local leader representing various digital platforms. As a result, the “TuChance” program was created, driving digital innovation by offering free-of-cost platforms that encourage learning, professional development, and employability among Salvadorans. Through this program, the aim is to promote the use of digital tools through innovation and personal transformation. The program provides Salvadorans with opportunities and free platforms that enhance learning, professional growth, and employment prospects.
2025 Achievements
101,516
Cumulative User base
43,300
Total connections made
40,943
Users in 2025
1,769
Total Cumulative listings
27,778
Connections in 2025
263
Listings in 2025
25,871
Validated diplomas in TuChance by INCAF
1.7M
Unique visits in 2025
88,906
Validated diplomas in TuChance in 2025
80,339
Suscribed in 2025
3.3M
Cumulative Unique visits to date
369,204
Total suscribed by 2025
ACTIV ITIES
TuChance FGK launches Interview Simulator through the Big Interview platform thanks to the support of AFP Confía
FGK and AFP CONFÍA establish a strategic alliance to strengthen youth employability through the TuChance platform, expanding access to innovative job-readiness tools and professional training. This initiative seeks to help young people develop key skills, gain confidence in their profile, and be better prepared to enter the labor market.
As part of this collaboration, users will be able to access Big Interview free of charge, an international platform that uses artificial intelligence to simulate job interviews, allowing them to practice, receive feedback, and improve their performance. Through negotiations with Big Interview, 25,000 licenses were acquired, with a market value of more than $900,000, contributing to TuChance so that free access could be provided to all users.
Workeys Express Scholarships thanks to AFP Confía’s Sponsorship
The agreement, in addition to the development of tools based on artificial intelligence, includes sponsorship of 120 scholarships for FGK’s Workeys Express courses, which are certifications for university students developed by FGK, focused on technical training, digital skills, career guidance, and entrepreneurship, all of this within a single platform, TuChance FGK, and thanks to the support of Confía.
Workeys Express offers a practical, self-directed learning experience through a friendly and dynamic environment that guarantees better knowledge acquisition and is available 24 hours a day. It is adapted to today’s reality, accompanying learners alongside their university studies, and it’s ideal if you are looking for your first employment opportunity.
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FGK Celebrates 20 Years with More Than 60 Scholarships on TuChance
For its 20th anniversary, the Gloria Kriete Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to El Salvador’s development by awarding university scholarships and specialized courses in partnership with academic institutions and partner organizations.
These opportunities were managed through TuChance, Gloria Kriete Foundation’s digital hub, a platform created to connect Salvadoran youth with academic training opportunities, technical education, and professional development. Through this tool, the Foundation facilitates access to scholarships, educational programs, and resources that strengthen young people’s employability and personal growth. As part of this 2025 celebration, two scholarship calls were launched, offering 45 opportunities in bachelor’s programs, associate degrees, diplomas, and specialized courses, with an estimated value close to a quarter of a million dollars.
The initiative was made possible thanks to the support of 14 partner institutions, including: Key Institute, ITCA FEPADE, KODIGO, Grupo Dárdano, Aeroman, Escuela de Economía y Negocios (ESEN), Mónica Herrera, Les Arts Culinaires, INCAE Business School, Dale Carnegie, Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana (UNASA), American College El Salvador, Universidad Don Bosco (UDB), and Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE).
TuChance Celebrates Two Years of Digital Transformation
TuChance, the FGK digital platform, celebrates two years of connecting more than 28,000 Salvadorans with opportunities for training, employment, and scholarships, establishing itself as a free space for development and digital transformation.
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TESTIMO NIALS
Carlos Edgar Ibáñez Zepeda Employer (Talentum Partners LATAM)
Thanks to “TuChance”, they have been able to generate significant value in their recruitment processes. What they highlight the most is the reach this platform has allowed them to obtain: they were able to connect with specific audiences they previously couldn’t reach, even with the use of social media or other tools. For them, Tu Chance became a key ally in finding talent more effectively and with visible results.
Alexandra Orellana
Alexandra received a scholarship thanks to TuChance and the support of Grupo Dárdano. She discovered this opportunity while she was working at Aeroman, but it was through TuChance that she found the Cabin Crew Scholarship and successfully applied. She highlights that the platform was key to accessing comprehensive training that strengthened her passion for aviation and revealed the true depth of this career.
Kodigo is a Social Enterprise, dedicated to transforming the lives of young people by guiding them from limited opportunities to an unbounded potential towards their future. Achieving all of this through the development of creative thinking and educational technology. This Creative Technology Academy offers practical and accessible training programs lasting from one to eight months. These programs are designed to adapt to students’ financial needs, providing flexible payment options. Kodigo also supports its topperforming graduates through a job placement program that connects them with partner organizations. In addition, the organization collaborates with technology companies to develop professional training programs, internships, and corporate social responsibility initiatives, expanding opportunities through scholarships and sponsorship programs.
2025 ACHIEVEMENTS
2,070
1,151
1,755 Students admitted B2B Admissions Graduates Scholarships assigned 95 Students employed
1,145
SINCE 2020
5,290
Students admitted
1,753
Graduates
4,779
Scholarships assigned
360 Students employed
With students of
26 countries
ACTIV ITIES
KODIGO joins alliance to expand tech training in El Salvador
KODIGO has joined a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ITCA-FEPADE, and the Government of Italy to provide technology training for young Salvadorans. The initiative aims to strengthen digital skills, expand employment opportunities, and support local development.
Kodigo celebrates six years building new futures
Kodigo celebrated six years of turning talent into real opportunities through technology, artificial intelligence, and employability. During this time, every student, coach, and partner has been a fundamental part of a community that drives the development of digital skills and opens new doors for the professional future of young people in the region.
Kodigo launches its first AI Academy
Kodigo introduced new bootcamps focused on artificial intelligence and plans to train more than 10,000 people between 2025 and 2030, helping drive innovation and employability across the country.
TESTIMO NIALS
Alexa Isabel Rogel Henríquez
Alexa gained access to Data Analysis training through a scholarship from KODIGO and Tu Chance. The platform made every step of the process easier, and the scholarship opened a door she might not have been able to pursue at that moment. Today, she feels her professional profile is stronger and more diverse. She believes both initiatives truly support professional growth.
The “Gloria Kriete” NAVES Hospital Playroom has become a source of comfort and relief for children and adolescents hospitalized at the Benjamín Bloom National Children’s Hospital. The program’s goal is to support the mental health of vulnerable patients through therapeutic play activities that promote emotional stability for both children and their families. With a multidisciplinary team that supports 15 medical specialties, the playroom complements medical treatment for patients facing chronic illness, prolonged hospital stays, critical health conditions, and palliative care, expanding the work to all the hospital’s healthcare personnel, which has made them a reference point for humanized care of pediatric patients in El Salvador.
GLORIA KRIETE NAVES HOSPITAL PLAYROOMS WITH FUNIPRI
2025 ACHIEVEMENTS
21,542
Playful interventions with hospitalized children and adolescents
195
Palliative care interventions for patients
898
Healthcare professionals benefited from continuous training programs
ACTIV ITIES
FGK celebrates 20 years of the NAVES Hospital Playrooms
The Gloria Kriete NAVES Hospital Playroom celebrates 20 years of supporting children at Benjamín Bloom Hospital, thanks to the collaboration between FUNIPRI and FGK. The program uses play as a therapeutic tool to reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being.
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FGK and La Niñez Primero launch the 5th Therapeutic Play Diploma Program
FGK and La Niñez Primero Foundation graduated 29 students from the Therapeutic Play Intervention Diploma program, training professionals to use play as a tool to support children’s holistic development.
International Mental Health Congress 2025 organized by FGK in partnership with FUNIPRI and FRMA
Gloria Kriete Foundation, La Niñez Primero Foundation, and Rafael Meza Ayau Foundation hosted the Second International Mental Health Congress 2025; an academic space that, over three days (September 22–24), brought together professionals, students, and organizations committed to promoting emotional well-being.
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TESTIMO NIALS
Patient: Miriam Parada
Age: 13
Mother: Rosa Ivonne Parada
“My daughter is undergoing treatment for hyperhemolytic sickle cell anemia, and the playroom has become a place of light and hope during her hospitalization. The team’s care is close and compassionate, not only for the children, but also for us mothers. Thanks to the playroom, children can momentarily forget their illness, express their emotions freely, and rediscover joy. At the same time, parents find support, rest, and emotional strength. The playroom brings peace to our hearts and renews our strength to keep fighting every day.”
Patient: Carlos González
Age: 9
Father: Ronald González
“I’m the father of Carlos González, who is receiving oncology treatment. As a family, we can say the playroom has become a real source of encouragement for us in this hospital. For our son, it’s not just playtime. It’s part of his emotional healing.
Every day he looks forward to the moment the playroom team arrives. That space brings back his smile, gives him strength, and reminds him that he’s still a child, even in the middle of illness.
As parents, seeing them laugh, speak openly, and feel supported gives us peace and hope.”
The Forja Foundation’s Character Building program helps individuals discover their self-worth and build a strong character by promoting self-esteem, responsibility, and a sense of belonging within their communities. Through practical and engaging workshops, participants develop essential life skills such as effective communication, confident decisionmaking, and conflict resolution, supporting continuous personal growth at every stage of life. As a result, it enhances mental health, reduces violence, and strengthens the social fabric of the communities where it’s implemented.
FGK and Forja Foundation graduate 24 students from the CAMINO Program
FGK and Forja Foundation celebrated the graduation of 24 students from the CAMINO Program, which provides participants with values, skills, and tools to support their personal and professional development.
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Character Building Program Graduation
Gloria Kriete Foundation and Forja Foundation celebrated the graduation of ninth-grade students from Nuestra Señora de las Gracias School in ONUVA who completed the Character Building Program. The students participated in hands-on activities and strengthened their leadership skills.
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TESTIMO NIALS
Merary Natalia Sánchez
Forja Foundation has supported Merary throughout every stage of her life, providing the tools that helped her get to where she is today. She has received support since pre-school, and the experience has been deeply meaningful, teaching her values, principles, and holistic development. The foundation has played a key role in shaping her character and strengthening the personal foundation that motivates her to keep growing.
Giovanni Pérez
Giovanni feels grateful to the Gloria Kriete Foundation and the Forja Foundation for everything they have taught him over the years. Their support has been essential in strengthening his character, developing new skills, and growing as a person, motivating him to be someone who contributes positively to society.
INTEGRAL RURAL HEALTH PROGRAM WITH AGAPE
For more than 30 years, the Integral Rural Health Program has served communities in Sonsonate, Ahuachapán, and La Unión, creating a lasting positive impact on the people it supports. The program focuses on preventive care throughout the entire life cycle, from prenatal checkups and postnatal care to child health monitoring and guidance for adolescents on drug prevention, sexually transmitted diseases, and early pregnancy. It also raises awareness among women about cervical and breast cancer and provides support for older adults in managing chronic illnesses and preventing cataract-related blindness. In coordination with local health units, the program helps ensure timely vaccinations and supports people with disabilities by providing assistive devices when needed. The program also identifies and refers mental health concerns, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healthcare.
2025 ACHIEVEMENTS
15,634
Care for children under 9 years
2,023
Care for adolescent
5,117
Care for women
7,612
Care for elderly
1,816
Telehealth consultations
28,710
Home visits
1,765
Educational talks on preventive health
ACTIV ITIES
Preventive Health Education Sessions
During the year, 1,756 educational talks and workshops were delivered to program beneficiaries, focusing on promoting self-care and disease prevention. Topics included the prevention of common and communicable diseases, HIV prevention, prevention of teenage pregnancy, kidney disease prevention, education and prevention of complications related to diabetes mellitus, as well as the promotion of mental health.
Bone Density Screenings
Bone densitometry is a non-invasive diagnostic test used to measure bone mineral density and identify early bone loss. It helps detect, prevent, and monitor conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis, particularly among adults and elderly. This screening contributes to the early identification of fracture risk and supports the implementation of preventive and therapeutic measures.
TESTIMO NIALS
Community Health Promoter: Xiomara Monroy Community El Amatal
Mrs. Juana Alicia Juárez
Juana Alicia Juárez, grandmother of three-year-old José Santiago Cortez, expresses her deep gratitude to the community health promoter and the doctor from Ágape for the care and support they provided during her grandson’s treatment.
Mrs. Juárez explains that she had previously sought help at a local health unit, but the case did not receive the attention it required. When she later visited the clinic, the doctor carried out a thorough evaluation of the child and provided an appropriate treatment plan to support his recovery. Although the situation was emotionally difficult for the family, the doctor remained supportive and encouraging throughout the process, offering reassurance and explaining that the treatment would help improve the child’s health.
Community Health Promoter: Daniel Romualdo Community La Ceiba
Mrs. Cristina Orellana. 62 years old
Cristina Orellana expresses her gratitude for the timely home visit from the community health promoter. Mrs. Orellana, who has a prior diagnosis of diabetes, experienced severe discomfort on December 3, including dizziness, nausea, body tremors, and a feeling of faintness. When the promoter arrived at her home, he immediately checked her blood pressure and found that it was significantly elevated, something she had not experienced before. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, he promptly coordinated her transfer to a health center, where she was stabilized and received the necessary medical examinations. Today, Ms. Orellana is stable and continues to attend her regular medical check-ups through the Prosarín Program.
The Learning Together Program operates in rural areas of Sonsonate and Ahuachapán, focusing on early childhood development in selected communities. The program provides timely stimulation and early-childhood education to children from birth to six years of age, strengthening key developmental areas such as language, socio-emotional development, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory perception.
Activities are delivered through play-based learning, using games as the main educational tool. Parents and caregivers are also actively involved through specialized workshops, where they learn practical techniques to support children’s development and create psychopedagogical tools that can be used at home.
LEARNING TOGETHER PROGRAM WITH AGAPE
2025 ACHIEVEMENTS
11,351
Home visits
844
Playful sessions in Casas de Educación
418
Parenting workshops
836
Educational talks for families
1,870
Health care services for children at CEDIN centers
607
Stimulation services for pregnant women
ACTIV ITIES
Family Day Celebration
To strengthen family bonds and encourage community connection, the Learn Together Program organized Family Day celebrations at the Early Childhood Education Centers. The activities brought together children and their families for recreational games, the creation of themed murals, and refreshments. These gatherings helped foster both family engagement and a stronger sense of community.
End-of-Year Closing Ceremony
In December, closing ceremonies are held to recognize the dedication and effort of the children participating in the program. Each child receives a diploma and a small gift as a token of appreciation and encouragement for their participation.
TESTIMO NIALS
CEDIN Los Conacastes
Mrs. Sara Marilú Carías, mother of William Ezequiel Portillo, three years old.
She shares that since the age of one and a half, her son had a very anxious temperament, he would cry frequently and hit his head when interacting with unfamiliar people. Following a medical recommendation, he was enrolled at the Los Conacastes Early Childhood Center to help improve his social interaction. Although the adjustment period was challenging at first, he is now an active child who plays, dances, sings, talks, shares with other children, and participates in activities. His mother expresses her gratitude to the Learn Together Program, highlighting the positive impact it has had on her son’s development.
CEDIN de la Comunidad de Colima
Mrs. Karla Durán, mother of Grissel Alexandra Godínez, four years old.
When her daughter first joined the CEDIN in the Colima community, she showed aggressive behavior, difficulty sharing, frequent tantrums, and low tolerance, so much so that her mother even considered withdrawing her from the program. However, after three months of participation, the child showed significant progress. She now works well in her learning notebooks, joins group activities with ease, follows instructions, and actively participates in class. Her mother shares that this experience showed her that with love, patience, and dedication, real transformation is possible.
Talitha Kumi is a program managed by ONUVA since 2012 that focuses on the comprehensive education of students from the Nuestra Señora de las Gracias Educational Complex. Its goal is to complement the academic education of high-performing students who are motivated to grow and excel. The program strengthens both technical and soft skills, improving their readiness for higher education and future employment opportunities. Participants receive training in computer science, English, mathematics, linguistics, values, career guidance, and entrepreneurship.
2025 ACHIEVEMENTS
47
Students participated in the Talitha Kumi Program in 2025
67
Students from de Complejo Educativo obtained diplomas through the TuChance platform
ACTIV ITIES
FGK and ONUVA celebrate Talitha Kumi and TuChance Achievements in 2025
Gloria Kriete Foundation and ONUVA celebrated the graduation of the Talitha Kumi 2023–2025 cohort and the closing ceremony of the Tu Chance 2025 Certifications. Students received comprehensive training that strengthened their soft skills as well as their technical and digital competencies, preparing them for future academic and career opportunities. The event also recognized the dedication of the students and the support of their families, reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to youth development and community growth.
2025 Entrepreneurship Fair
The Entrepreneurship Fair serves as a practical application of the knowledge gained during the workshops. During this event, students put their teamwork, leadership, and responsibility skills into practice by developing and managing small business initiatives with the potential for future success.
Entrepreneurship Skills and Project Management Workshops
Students participated in workshops focused on entrepreneurship and project management, where they developed practical skills to plan, execute, and manage projects effectively, ensuring objectives are achieved within defined timelines, budgets, and scopes.
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TESTIMO NIALS
Yuliexa Melara
This year, Yuliexa enthusiastically completes her three years in the Talitha Kumi Program. Throughout her training, she has learned computer science, English, values, and entrepreneurship, knowledge she considers a strong foundation for becoming a successful young woman. She highlights that understanding the values needed to achieve her goals has been key to her personal growth.
Juan Carlos Ramos
Juan Carlos expresses his gratitude to the Talitha Kumi Program for strengthening his skills in mathematics, English, linguistics, values, and entrepreneurship. Together with Tu Chance, he developed important competencies that will support his future career. He also highlights the dedication of the teachers, whose passion made each class dynamic and a motivating learning experience.
¡Behind every achievement, there is a great team!
Leadership team: Where the Foundation’s strategic direction is defined
The team of Directors defines the strategic vision of the Foundation and steers the work of each area toward a common purpose. This is where key decisions are made, teams are aligned, and the pathway to follow is defined to ensure every program and project generates meaningful impact. With leadership, experience, and social commitment, they guide the organization to continue creating opportunities and contributing to the development of communities.
Row 1: Andrea de Méndez, Senior Advisor Fundación Gloria Kriete; Francisco Barahona, Knowledge Management Coordinator; Gabriela Hernández, Director of Marketing & Communications; Violeta Meléndez, Manager, Helping Those Who Help Program; Roberto Quezada, Technology & Innovation Manager; Violeta Artiga, Institutional Strengthening Manager
Row 2: Linda Melara, Director of Finance; Juana Jule, Executive Director, Gloria Kriete Foundation; Keny Márquez de Masis, Director of University & Professional Support; Abigail Cisneros, Director of Education.
Administration & Finance: Where every resources is carefully managed, protected, and safeguarded
The Administration and Finance team is the pillar that ensures everything operates with order, transparency, and responsibility. Their work makes it possible for every resource to be managed with rigor and care, allowing the Foundation’s programs to run efficiently and sustainably. Behind every project that is brought to life is their quiet dedication, ensuring that each process, purchase, and financial decision contributes to the social impact the Foundation seeks to generate.
Row 1: Eliseo Quintanilla, Accounting Assistant; Martha Bolaños, General Services; Michelle Lara, Human Resources; María José Mazariego, Procurement Assistant; Guillermo Callejas, Accounting Assistant; Néstor Hernández, Financial Analyst.
Row 2: Yesenia Sánchez, Administrative Assistant; Wendy Zavaleta, Administrative Coordinator; Wendy Quintanilla, Financial Controller; Linda Melara, Director of Finance; Yeisi Molina, Accountant.
Marketing & Communications: Where stories are amplified to create greater impact.
The Marketing and Communications team is the one that gives voice and a face to the Foundation’s impact. Through stories, content, and communication strategies, they connect the initiatives with people, making visible the work that transforms lives. Their work allows each program, each story, and each achievement to reach further, inspiring others to join in and multiply the impact.
From left to right: Javier López, Audiovisual Content Lead; Eunice Martínez, Marketing & Communications Analyst; Abigail Hernández, Marketing & Communications Analyst; Gabriela Hernández, Director of Marketing & Communications; Francisco Rivas, Multimedia Lead.
Knowledge Management: Where data is transformed into informed decisions.
The Knowledge Management team transforms information into learning and strategic decisions. Through data analysis, outcome tracking, and evidence generation, they help to better understand the impact of programs and to continuously improve the Foundation’s actions. Their work makes it possible to learn from experience, strengthen strategies, and ensure that every effort generates the greatest possible value for communities.
Francisco Barahona, Knowledge Management Coordinator; Glenda Caballero, Knowledge Management Analyst.
The achievements highlighted throughout this journey reflect not only our path forward, but also the meaningful impact created in thousands of lives. Each project, each story, and every challenge overcome has driven us to keep transforming realities and opening new pathways toward a more just future filled with opportunity.
We are proud of what has been built so far, while remaining aware that important challenges still lie ahead. As long as barriers remain, we will continue moving forward with determination, joining efforts and multiplying opportunities.
This special edition captures the legacy we have built together: a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment. We are deeply grateful to every individual, partner, and community who has been part of this journey, helping transform challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality.
Let us continue innovating, growing, and leaving a lasting impact. The best is yet to come.
